Meet the Team

Neil Lloyd

Founding Director

Neil set up Zokit in 2013 after running a successful digital marketing agency and business coaching and training consultancy. He’s been in business since the age of 16 and has also held various senior management roles in the public sector. Monmouthshire born and bred, he’s lived in Cardiff for over 15 years. He says “The future success of business is in the power of networks, collaboration and knowledge sharing.”
Random fact: Neil once met David Bowie in a book shop in San Francisco but had to cut the encounter short as his travel partner became starstruck, started hyperventilating and had to be carried off.

Karen Brown

Member & Office Support

Originally from Cornwall, Karen’s professional background is in education but she now follows her passion for admin and organising (yes, really!).

Karen looks after the member profiles on on the website, member onboarding and keeping everyone informed and updated for our Expos, Awards and Conferences. Please feel free to contact Karen with any queries about membership or our premier events.
Random fact: Karen is our star baker and creates cakes for local cafes and cake connoisseurs

Sian Faire

Member Marketing

Sian has worked in various roles in the public, academic and private sector, including marketing, project management, business planning, and administration, as well as working in the fitness industry. She now works as a Virtual Assistant.

Sian’s Zokit role includes looking after the weekly emails to members and non members, member offers, and social media management.

Random Fact: Sian lives between South Wales and Gran Canaria.

Bob Kennedy

Hub Leader, Cardiff North

Bob heads up Anchor Success, a company that helps business owners and individuals improve their selling ability via masterclasses and one to one coaching. With a background in corporate sales, he has a wealth of knowledge about business and people.
Random fact: Bob worked with the Royal Family for 3 years!

Liz Evans

Hub Leader, Bridgend

Liz runs The Box Full of Business. She is the person to contact to help you get the most from your business with lots of contacts.

Dyfrig Thomas

Hub Leader, Penarth & Cardiff Bay

Dyfrig runs LEFf Business Development and Consulting. He is a business coach based in Penarth and has extensive experience in the education sector and with SMEs

Stephanie Evans

Hub Leader, Chepstow

Stephanie heads up her own company, Mindful Managing. Using her 30 years experience in HR and Training she works in partnership with businesses to enable them to get the best from their people.
Random Fact: Stephanie is one of our first founding members and after years being a member decided to launch a hub!

This Could Be You!

Your Hub, Your Business

If you’d like to become a Hub Leader in an exitising Zokit Hub or start a new hub as a Zokit Business Growth Director, please contact us to arrange an informal conversation about next steps.

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